Woodwind enthusiasts from advanced beginner to professional level are invited to join us at WindFest!
WindFest is a day of workshops, masterclasses and performances by UBC Woodwind Faculty and students with special guests, flutist Dr. Mark Takeshi McGregor, and the Tempest Flute Ensemble. Also featuring a Woodwind Marketplace with instruments and accessories from Kimberley Jurens Woodwinds.
Dr. Mark Takeshi McGregor | Photo: Lenora Ede
Program available week of the event.
UBC Faculty & Student Showcase | 2pm, Barnett Hall
UBC Student Sax Quartet and UBC Clarinet Ensemble led by Jose Franch-Ballester, a Reed Choir led by Geronimo Mendoza, and a duo for flute and bassoon with Paolo Bortolussi flute and Ingrid Chiang bassoon.
Tempest Flutes | 4:30pm, Barnett Hall
Tempest Flutes
Featuring their major commissioning project "Fibonacci's Dreamsong" and world premieres by Alexina Louie, Dorothy Chang, James Maxwell, Farshid Samandari, Mark Marinic and Ashley Seward.
Mark Takeshi McGregor, director
Heather Beaty, Stephanie Bell, Paolo Bortolussi, Brenda Fedoruk, Samantha Fu, Paul Hung, Jessica Raposo, Roderick Seed, Laura Vanek
Learn more about Tempest Flutes.
UBC Woodwind Faculty
Paolo Bortolussi flute
Ingrid Chiang bassoon
Jose Franch-Ballester clarinet
Geronimo Mendoza oboe
Julia Nolan saxophone
Special group discount
For schools: $15 (includes a free ticket for the teacher), email paolo.bortolussi@ubc.ca for details.
Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own lunch or visit food.ubc.ca for dining options for the day.
Register here
Free admission for UBC students and faculty. Must present UBC ID at registration desk on day of event.
UBC WindFest! is generously sponsored by Long & McQuade, Tom Lee Music, Tapestry Music and Massullo Music, Kimberly Jurens Woodwind Repair Inc., and the UBC School of Music
